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Pool
On the beach, beach towels
On the beach, beach towels
Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82830 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province
  • Palo Seco Beach
    2 min walk
  • Biesanz Beach
    66 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    67 min drive
  • Quepos (XQP)
    49 min drive

Room options

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3 levels, one bedroom per plus a pool.

Privacy, Elegance, Security, Private Pool & Nature Reserve

Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (52)
The price is $260
per night
$307 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Privacy, Elegance, Security, Private Pool & Nature Reserve

About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 48 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • Playitas Beach - 55 min drive - 24.3 miles
  • Playa La Macha - 56 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Biesanz Beach - 66 min drive - 24.5 miles
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 67 min drive - 25.1 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wilson - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico Rafailita - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bar Y Restaurante Club Pocares - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪La Cañada - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪China Wall - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.

The vacation rental name " Villa Mar a Lago" is because our property has direct ocean access in front and direct lake access on the back side, it is located in the central Pacific region of Costa Rica in a large sandy beach. Beautiful and wild beach with hundreds of coconuts trees along the 14 km sand beach. On its back a spectacular mangrove recognized for its great variety of birds and wildlife.
This "Mediterranean" style house totals 2.830 square feet of living area with a total of 4 bedrooms.
Some of the many amenities includes direct beach front access direct lake front, wonderful views, big swimming pool, green area, gardens
The house features: 1 Master bedroom with flat screen tv 42, 1 king size bed, jacuzzi, double sink, shower, closet, terrace.
Second bedroom: flat screen tv. 32 , 1 king size bed, shower, closet.
Third bedroom: 1 twin size bunk bed, small jaccuzi/ shower and balcony.
Studio: Space for 2 guests, one king size bed and full equipped kitchen
Kitchen: full equipped kitchen, poggen polh furniture, microwave, dish washer, refrigerator with ice maker.
Living room: big living area, guest toilet.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a flat-screen television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Maria Fonseca Ureña

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Se permite el fumado únicamente fuera de la casa

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,830 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Se requiere depósito $100 por cada mascota

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 2
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa Mar Lago Direct Ocean Front Puntarenas
go Direct Ocean Front Puntare
Direct Ocean Front!! Parrita
Villa Mar a Lago Direct Ocean Front!!
Direct Ocean Front!! Private vacation home
Direct Ocean Front!! Private vacation home Parrita

Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This house is nice and secluded with great access to the beach. The house is very comfortable and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
There isn’t enough words! The house, location, pool, beach were all perfect! Lucy and Luis are amazing! We made lifetime friends with them. They are sweethearts, so helpful, brought us coconut water, showed us the fruit trees, got us to see the monkeys, and Lucy cooked some delicious food for us. We would definitely stay here again !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S., San Antonio, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing stay in paradise!
We had an amazing time at this beautiful beachfront property! We arrived in the evening during a rainstorm so Luis and Lucy, let us settle in until the next morning when they greeting us with fresh cocunuts. I can't speak highly enough about Luis and Lucy. They were outstanding caretakers and truly made our stay one to remember. Lucy cooked a few traditional Costa Rican meals for us which we thoroughly enjoyed. She also let us know when there were monkeys nearby for us to view, one had a baby that was super cute! The beach was wonderful and we saw very few people out there, often times we were the only ones present. If you enjoy being in paradise away from large crowds this is your place! We can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayasri J., Washington DC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to unwind
Couldn’t have chosen a better place to unwind. Last part of the road is pretty rough but once you get there, Luis and Lucy take excellent care of you. Very warm caretakers and they are there for every need - which we hardly had. They even treated us to fresh tender coconut water and juicy pineapple slices. We had a nice catered (paid) meal made by Lucy. Beach was great though the kids couldn’t go deep in, due to the scare of riptide signs. They simply loved being in the pool and enjoying the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Was a wonderful off the path vacation. Helpful staff, beautiful location. Already ready to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
We really enjoyed staying at this location. It is a little bit off the beaten path, but that is also part of its charm. The house was very clean and comfortable. Luci and Luis are the property's caretakers and they are wonderful. They know just how to be warm and welcoming while still allowing you your privacy. They brought us coconut water and let us know when we could see monkeys at the property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

maryann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful relaxing stay
We were greeted my the smiling faces of Luci and Luis. They showed us around and told us how to contact them for any questions. Luis brought us fresh coconut water! Luci was a gem. She showed us how to prepare our fresh fish, make pantacones, and other helpful hints. We enjoyed the pool and hammocks by the beach. The info regarding thebdistance to the nearest store is very accurate so beingbwhat you meed! Hope to stay h We here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C., LIVERMORE FALLS

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach villa
It is always difficult when looking at Vrbo listings to tell if a villa is the right one for your family. The listing for the villa is accurate; everything it said we should have available to us was as described. The three bedrooms each had their own bath and balcony access - plenty of space!!!! Absolutely perfect for our group! The living room couch was exceptionally comfortable. We cooked most of our meals at the villa using the kitchen in the villa as well as the kitchen next to the pool so we didn’t heat up the house. This was a great option for us! The caretakers are very friendly and assisted us when we had questions. They even let us know when some monkeys came through and we got some great pictures. We tried fresh coconut water, mangos and limes grown on the property. Lucy cooked us a traditional dinner and we enjoyed watching her cook it as much as eating it. If you want to communicate with the caretakers and don’t speak Spanish you’ll need to use google translate. This worked just fine for us! The grounds are kept very very clean. We walked the beach every sunrise and sunset. Very few people and we usually had the beach to ourselves. This villa is a bit off the beaten path but signage makes it easy to find and if you love the beach, it could be the one for you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home and property!
Pictures do not do this property justice. It was stunning. Communication with the owner was great. We arrived to the caretakers greeting us with smiles and coconuts. The home was immaculate. The beach was quiet and the sunset was beautiful. The neighborhood dogs came to visit and my children enjoyed this very much. We were missing our dogs at home. The caretakers of this home made our stay so much better. They were kind and came to get us when a family of monkeys were playing. We fed them fresh fruit and it was an amazing experience. The store is a good drive so I would recommend getting what you need before you arrive. My only complaint is that we didn’t stay longer! I didn’t want to leave. If you are looking for a beautiful place to stay and relax, away from tourists this home is perfect for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mar a largo
Shared fresh fish with our hosts and great source of information, recommended highly
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ava L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!
We loved staying here and couldn't believe the proximity to the beach. The caretakers were amazingly sweet and thoughtful, too! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C., Bornem, Belgium

Liked: Cleanliness
A little peace of Heaven
Fully equipped to survive the Costa Rican heat with superb Lucy and Luis as perfect hosts makes this one of the best places we stayed during our tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W., Long Island, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Secluded Villa on the Pacific
We had an amazing stay at Villa Mar a Lago! Communication with Maria was great. The home is in a picturesque tropical beach setting. The beach is nearly empty all the time, despite there being a very small resort right next door. The villa and casita were immaculately cleaned and had anything you would need for a week's beach vacation. The pool was clean and warm, so much so that it felt like a hot tub in the evenings. We walked the black sand beach for miles during the vacation and it never got old. The property caretakers, Lucy and Luis, were such a major added bonus for this rental! They are amazing people and didn't let the fact that our Spanish is limited, hinder talking with us. They were there for our party whenever we had a question or needed anything. If you are looking for a secluded beach vacation that is off the beaten path with great amenities, then this is the place for you! P.S. We did easy day trips to Jaco, Quepos and Manuel Antonio, so it's not that far off the beaten path.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
If I could give 6 stars I would
This amazing property is everything advertised and more! A beautiful 3 bedroom, Master en suite with King bed, guest en suite with two queen beds, guest en suite with Queen bed, meant plenty of room for everyone. There is additional ’casita’ with a full kitchen and king bedroom, Full, well equipped kitchen, large dining table and comfortable living area meaning we never got in each others way. With on-site caretakers, Lucy made certain we were well taken care of The house, however, is not the star! The VERY large pool and hot tub were expertly maintained by caretaker Luis. The pool ‘cabana’ has a fully equipped kitchen and propane grill. Lucy graciously cooked Tico breakfasts for us several mornings (tipping is appropriate). We spent many hours poolside, fully enjoying our time there. With an expansive beach less than 100 yards from the house, why go ANYPLACE else? I would walk the 2 plus miles to the end of the beach and would very rarely see another soul…. Where else can you walk on the beach in total harmony? The ocean is pretty wild here at low tide you have 200 yards of rolling waves to enjoy, however, warnings of riptides are present. The sand is dark and sparkles complete with sea life. Sunsets are STUNNING and enjoyed by the few neighbors on the beach. If you’re nice, Lucy & Luis, who are now family, will surprise you with coconut water, mangos, and MONKEYS! You are 6km down a dirt beach road, but solitude, sweet solitude! Villa Mar a Lago, we WILL be back!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Fantastic! Beach and pool gave great options for family. Boogie boards provided were an extra treat! Wonderful property keepers and we were made to feel at home. Beautiful house, clean and big. Hate to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jormarie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Lusi and Luis the caretakers were AMAZING! beautiful and comfortable home for six of us, pool was great except for lights & hot tub not running. The restaurant down the road some 15 min was excellent. Sandy gravel road to house is between a 15-20 min ride but then you have a gorgeous view and privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina C., Rexburg, ID

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach House
This is such a beautiful property right on the beach. The groundskeeper and his wife are so nice and helpful. We loved it here. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Zi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Beach Vacay
Great experience for a relaxing getaway. Lucy and Louise were truly exceptional caretakers and made it so memorable for us, from coconuts by the pool to their kindness and excursion recommendations. Brisas del Nara horseback tour and rainmaker was great, but Manual Antonio overrated. My fav of all was the Iguana Chocolate tour I would recommend this 100%. The only issue is this house was so remote and secluded it was hard to get to any of the other parts of costa rica or do much else, it’s good to relax but not for adventurers. Thnx for a fun stay!
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

J H., Middleton

Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed villa off the beaten path.
Excellent attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this property
Will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach Villa
If you’re looking for a peaceful vacation location this is it! We were pleasantly surprised; this was a fantastic beachfront property. The house was very clean and was stocked with all the essentials for our stay. We absolutely loved being on the beach; we spent hours by the ocean, playing in the waves, walking the beach, which seemed like our own private beach. Beautiful pool and pool area for the family, we appreciated all the toys and floaties that were pool side. The staff was pleasant and very attentive. Make sure to pickup supplies and food in Parrita before you arrive at the villa, the road into the villa is slow and bumpy (easily a 25 min drive to town). We would suggest a lock box for the front gate to this property. This would allow the guests to open/close up the property upon check-in and checkout without the staff needing to be on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Edith R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home, pool and being on the ocean was great,
Couple that lives and works there were great A lot of small ants in the kitchen and cupboards, had severe sand flea bites at the ocean waterfront Beds were comfortable, kitchen well stalked with cooking intensils Warm welcoming and lovely to have the coconuts in the fridge Definitely would look into the ant problem Lovely home, great detail to the home

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Secluded Beach Home
Off the main road and far away from crowds, you couldn’t ask for a better vacation experience. Very comfortable accommodations with excellent service from the caretakers. We had our choice of walking out to a large pool that was very clean, or out to the ocean on a beautiful beach that we usually had to ourselves. Local restaurant just down the road with authentic seafood. Great way to experience Costa Rica!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Muy lindo todo
La casa super limpia, nos atendieron con pipas, frente al mar y la piscina excelente

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved this place!
It started by a great welcoming from Kathia and Francisco, with fresh coconut water and local fruits. The house was beautiful, spotless, very spacious, and was equipped with everything we could possibly need for our stay. The beach is only a few steps away and was there all to ourselves. The host was also very responsive and attentive.